The Discovery of France: A Historical Geography
by Robb, Graham
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New York and London: W. W. Norton & Company, Inc., 2007. xvii, 454 pages, [16] pages of plates, illustrations (some colour), maps; 25 cm. Tight, clean copy. Stated First American Edition. Dust jacket, with light edgewear, protected in a mylar cover. "Describes how France was colonized, thanks to mapmakers, scientists, soldiers, pilgrims, workers, and tourists, from the end of the ancient regime to the start of the twentieth century, and explores how Paris's imperial influence spread throughout the country during that time." - Publisher. CONTENTS: The undiscovered continent; The tribes of France, I; The tribes of France, II; O oc si bai ya win oui oyi awe jo ja oua; Living in France, I: the face in the museum; Living in France, II: a simple life; Fairies, virgins, gods, and priests; Migrants and commuters; Interlude: The sixty million others; Maps; Empire; Travelling in France, I: the avenues of Paris; Travelling in France, II: the hare and the tortoise; Colonization; The wonders of France; Postcards of the natives; Lost provinces; Journey to the centre of France; Epilogue: Secrets.. 1st. Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. 8vo.
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Includes bibliographic references (p. 395-427) and index.
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- Title
- The Discovery of France: A Historical Geography
- Author
- Robb, Graham
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Edition
- 1st
- ISBN 10
- 0393059731
- ISBN 13
- 9780393059731
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton & Company, Inc.
- Place of Publication
- New York and London
- Date Published
- 2007
- Size
- 8vo
- LCCN
- 2007018529
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- European / French;
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